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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #797223941building

Penobscot Building

existing 173 m 47 floors 1928

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Tip Height202.7 m
Architectural Height173 m
Roof Height171.3 m
Main Roof Height168 m
Height Top Floor159.6 m
Floors47
Completion1928
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address633-645 Griswold Street
Smart Address633–655 Griswold Street
Smart Address101–125 West Fort Street
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-01

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